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MaineLD 1130132nd Maine Legislature (2025-2026)HouseWALLET

An Act to Advance Energy Storage Within the State

Sponsored By: Sophia Warren (Democratic)

Became Law

ALTERNATIVE ENERGYALTERNATIVE ENERGY - RENEWABLE RESOURCES

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

State sets energy storage goals

The law sets statewide goals for energy storage. Maine aims for at least 300 megawatts (MW) of installed storage by December 31, 2025, and at least 400 MW by December 31, 2030. The goals apply to energy storage systems located in the state, as defined in law. When the state updates its energy plan every two years, the Governor’s Energy Office may raise these goals and must report any increase to the Legislature. The law does not create new funding, fees, or direct payments for households.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsor

  • Sophia Warren

    Democratic • House

Cosponsors

  • Eleanor Sato

    Democratic • House

  • Kilton Webb

    Democratic • House

  • Mark W. Lawrence

    Democratic • Senate

  • Melanie Sachs

    Democratic • House

  • Parnell Terry

    Democratic • House

  • Stacy F. Brenner

    Democratic • Senate

  • Valli Geiger

    Democratic • House

  • Walter Runte

    Democratic • House

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

Actions Timeline

  1. ACTPUB Chapter 105

    5/1/2026

  2. PASSED TO BE ENACTED, in concurrence.

    5/21/2025Senate

  3. PASSED TO BE ENACTED. Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/20/2025House

  4. Reports ReadOn motion by Senator LAWRENCE of York the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) Report ACCEPTED READ ONCE Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) READ and ADOPTED Under suspension of the Rules, READ A SECOND TIME and PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED AS AMENDED by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) in concurrence

    5/14/2025Senate

  5. Reports READ.On motion of Representative SACHS of Freeport, the Majority Ought to Pass as Amended Report was ACCEPTED.The Bill was READ ONCE.Committee Amendment "A" (H-135) was READ and ADOPTED.Under suspension of the rules, the Bill was given its SECOND READING without REFERENCE to the Committee on Bills in the Second Reading.The Bill was PASSED TO BE ENGROSSED as Amended by Committee Amendment "A" (H-135). Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    5/13/2025House

  6. Carried over, in the same posture, to the next special or regular session of the 132nd Legislature, pursuant to Joint Order SP 519.

    3/21/2025House

  7. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY in concurrence

    3/18/2025Senate

  8. Committee on Energy, Utilities and Technology suggested and ordered printed. The Bill was REFERRED to the Committee on ENERGY, UTILITIES AND TECHNOLOGY.Sent for concurrence. ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH.

    3/18/2025House

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